This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1980
Page
13
Englewood woman Linda B. Lester aged 31 was arrested after a high speed chase on East Venice Ave. She faced charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving after speeding to 95 mph for about two and a half miles before yielding to the pursuing officer. She was booked at the station.
Alan R. Campbell, 27, of 2936 Argyle Rd, Venice, was pulled over after running a traffic signal at South Nokomis Ave and turning onto West Venice Ave. He drove erratically and failed to produce a license. Computer check showed license suspended.
A 15 hp Evinrude boat motor valued at 1000 dollars disappeared from Sidney Yawn’s fenced Venice yard last Friday night. In Rotonda, Carl Bushwiner’s apartment was broken into between Friday 10 am and Sunday 2 pm with over 500 dollars in items stolen and a thorough rummage revealing no fingerprints.
Frank Burch reported a strong gas odor at his Grove City home on Saturday at 11 53 p m. Lt. Tommy Kirkland responded but could not locate the leak. The gas was shut off at the tank and the gas company will search the premises.
At 11 20 PM three white men dined at Angelo's Pizza in Englewood. One left for his car while two others followed, driving away north on Placida Rd. The $15 70 bill remained unpaid. Ann Rodgers alerted the sheriff. Lt. Tommy Kirkland investigated. suspects described as in their early twenties, two with peaked caps, two blond, one dark hair. Sarasota County notified as they headed north.
Richard Gorski of Waukegan Illinois told Deputy Keith Chess that a white male named Bob drove an olive green 1972 Ford Torino to Englewood and left Gorski at the Li to General Store SR776 Grove City after taking two pairs of jeans. Gorski plans to travel to Tampa and seeks updates.
Deputy Louie Whitworth received reports from Judy Carpenter of Lori Terrace that her 15 year old daughter Dana beat her and left home at 12 20 a m on Friday. Mrs Carpenter did not want Dana back or to see a deputy. Dana later stayed at Ron Harper residence on Alberta Ave after confirmation from Sebrina Gissendaner of Youth Services.
Englewood Discount Foods on S McCall Rd reported a raccoon entering the shop and staying for the winter. Deputy Mark Caro assisted in coaxing the animal outside. The raccoon appeared normal and showed no rabies signs. Continued on Page 15.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.